CPSC and The Coleman Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills
The recalled grills are green and black and have a red Coleman emblem on the grill's cover. The grill has a wheeled cart with two side tables or one side table and a side burner, and features a warming rack above the grilling surface. Only grills with series numbers 2000 or 3000 are included in the recall. The series numbers are on the face plate of the grill, located on the right hand side of the control panel.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Aug 1, 2000
- Status
- Active
- Company
- The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan.
1. What product was recalled?
Coleman Gas grills
Quantity: About 86,000
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 00153
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the hazard?
A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands, wrists or arms.
4. What should I do now?
Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit contains a plastic sheath to cover the sharp edge on the heat shield.. Consumers may contact Coleman toll free at (877) 846-1070 anytime to receive a free repair kit or visit the Coleman Grill website at www.bbqhq.com/aboutus/recall.htm
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
Coleman has received six reports from consumers who received cuts or lacerations on their hands, wrists, or arms from the heat shield when they were accessing the propane cylinder underneath the grill.
7. What remedy is available?
Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit contains a plastic sheath to cover the sharp edge on the heat shield.. Consumers may contact Coleman toll free at (877) 846-1070 anytime to receive a free repair kit or visit the Coleman Grill website at www.bbqhq.com/aboutus/recall.htm
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is standard, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
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10. Where is the official source?
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